Break out in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

BRAYK-owt-IN

UK

bɹˈeɪk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɪn

brayk-OWT-in

Definition

To suddenly develop something on your skin, such as spots, a rash, or sweat.

Usage & Nuances

Usually followed by what appears ('break out in a rash', 'break out in hives', 'break out in a sweat'). Common in medical or stressful contexts. Informal; not used for positive experiences.

• Spanish: cubrirse de - le salir (erupciones, sudor, etc.)
• Portuguese (BR): ficar coberto de - aparecer (erupções, suor, etc.)
• Portuguese (PT): ficar coberto de - aparecer (erupções, suor, etc.)
• Chinese (Simplified): 突然长出（疹子、汗等）
• Chinese (Traditional): 突然長出（疹子、汗等）
• Hindi: (पसीना, दाने आदि) उभर आना
• Arabic: يَظْهَر على (جلده طفح أو عرق أو بثور)
• Bengali: উঠে পড়া (চামড়ায়)
• Russian: покрываться
• Japanese: 出る
• Vietnamese: bị nổi lên
• Korean: 나다
• Turkish: dökülmek - çıkmak (ciltte)
• Urdu: نمودار ہونا
• Indonesian: muncul (di kulit)

Example Sentences

I break out in a rash when I eat strawberries.

basic

She broke out in a cold sweat before her exam.

basic

My skin breaks out in hives when I'm nervous.

basic

Every time I get stressed, I break out in pimples.

natural

He ate something bad and broke out in red spots all over his arms.

natural

If I run a lot in hot weather, I break out in a heavy sweat.

natural